THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
March 9, 2020 at 15:35 JST
Wrestlers in the makuuchi top division enter the ring to perform a ceremonial ritual at Edion Arena Osaka on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 8. (Yuki Shibata)
OSAKA--Like many other sumo wrestlers, Enho's biggest opponent on the opening day of the first tournament held behind closed doors in 75 years on March 8 was himself. [Read More]
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